The 10 (.5) Commandments for IT Professionals
A list of the commandments, or at least suggestions, that Simon Holzman sees as important for IT professionals.
2014-09-18
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Editorial
Swallowing the Camel
There is a paradox in the nature of the abstractions that many developers want when dealing with databases. They will strain at the gnat, but swallow a camel (Matthew 23:24). Whereas they will recoil with horror when a DBA suggests that an abstraction layer based on views, functions and procedures in a separate database schema […]
2014-09-15
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The Ten Commandments for DBAs
What should a good DBA do? Steve Jones came across a list he likes that showcases those things that should guide your efforts on a daily basis.
2014-09-15
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The DBA Team Wants You!
There's a new contest going on, giving you the chance to win some software, SQL training, and a vacation, all at once.
2014-09-11
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Prepping for 2015
Steve Jones looks ahead at the new year and how you might want to begin shaping your career.
2014-09-10
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Estimates
Software estimates are often wildly off from the actual amount of time and resources that are required. Today Steve Jones looks at a few reasons why.
2014-09-09
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2014-09-08
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Misconfiguration is a Problem
The configuration of server systems matters. Not just to ensure software runs smoothly, but also for security.
2014-09-08
96 reads
Titles Matter – Part 2
In a followup to his previous piece, Andy Warren looks at job titles again and they can affect the people he works with.
2014-09-05
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2014-09-02
273 reads
Blogs
Speeding Up Patching – Beyond Patch Delivery
By Brian Kelley
I wear many hats in technology, and one of those is as a (cyber)security...
Monday Monitor Tips: Query Recommendations
By Steve Jones
We keep adding stuff to Redgate Monitor, and it’s easy to miss some of...
A Pursuit of Lifelong Learning
By Brian Kelley
The following came across my YouTube feed today. It’s an interview with General James...
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